Crustacean
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What are Crustaceans?
Crustaceans are a group creatures that are either marine or on land, and are characterised by their hard exoskeleton shell, which provides protection. Crustaceans body’s are divided into segments, and most have antennae’s on their heads. Marine crustaceans such as lobsters, crabs, and shrimp, are able to breathe underwater using gills.